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These cheesy buffalo chicken bombs are the ultimate answer to anyone craving a comforting but lively snack or appetizer. Combining spicy buffalo chicken with gooey cheeses and baked inside fluffy biscuits, they are perfect for game day parties or just a cozy treat at home. Everyone loves how easily they come together and how fast they disappear from the table.
I first made these for friends at a spur-of-the-moment game night and they vanished before halftime. Now they are my go-to when guests come over for casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated buttermilk biscuits: these are sturdy and flaky for wrapping the filling without falling apart
- Cream cheese: at room temperature so it blends smoothly and ensures a creamy inside
- Buffalo sauce: choose your favorite for the right balance of spice and tang
- Rotisserie chicken: shredded for ease and richer flavor use freshly cooked if possible
- Sharp cheddar cheese: shredded it brings a bold flavor and balances the richness
- Mozzarella cheese: shredded this melts for extra gooeyness and that stretchy cheese factor
- Green onion: finely diced for a mild fresh crunch and color
- Extra buffalo sauce: for brushing to intensify the buffalo kick and keep biscuits glossy
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing: classic dips that cool down the heat
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make the Filling Base:
- In a large mixing bowl whisk cream cheese and buffalo sauce until you get a smooth light orange mixture. This ensures the filling is creamy without lumps. Fold in shredded chicken cheddar mozzarella and green onion mixing gently so the mixture is fluffy and every bite is cheesy and flavorful.
- Shape Biscuits for Filling:
- Preheat your oven to three hundred seventy five degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a ten inch oven-safe skillet with nonstick spray. Place each biscuit on a clean surface and roll it out to about one eighth inch thick making them wide enough to hold filling. Flattening the dough prevents rips when sealing the bomb.
- Assemble and Fill:
- Spoon a generous quarter cup of the buffalo chicken filling onto each flattened biscuit. Bring up the edges and pinch them tightly so no filling escapes making sure each bomb is fully sealed. Arrange them seam-side down in your skillet for perfect crisped bottoms while baking.
- Bake and Glaze:
- Brush the tops of each assembled bomb with buffalo sauce to add shine and extra flavor. Bake in the oven for about twenty four to twenty six minutes until golden brown and puffed. Remove the skillet and drizzle with more buffalo sauce if you like then garnish with diced green onions.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve these warm with blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side for dipping. The creamy dressing is a welcome contrast to the spicy bombs and makes them even more irresistible as a party snack.
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I love how the tangy buffalo sauce and creamy cheese ooze out with the first bite. My kids’ laughter around the table and their messy hands reaching for seconds makes these bombs special for me every time I serve them.
Storage Tips
Cover any leftovers well and keep in the fridge for up to three days. For the crispiest crust reheat them in the oven or an air fryer instead of the microwave. They also freeze great when wrapped in foil then put in a freezer bag. Reheat straight from frozen at three hundred fifty degrees until hot in the middle which takes about fifteen minutes.
Ingredient Substitutions
Homemade biscuit dough is excellent if you enjoy baking from scratch and want that homemade touch. Swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt if you want a lighter but still creamy filling. Feel free to use leftover cooked turkey or plain grilled chicken for the filling if that is on hand. Choose a mild wing sauce or reduce buffalo sauce if the crowd prefers less heat.
Serving Suggestions
Balance the heat of these bombs with crisp celery or carrot sticks on the side. A simple green salad with vinaigrette makes a fresh contrast to the richness. These work great at parties served with a trio of dips like extra buffalo sauce, ranch, or even a honey mustard for a touch of sweetness.
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Recipe FAQs
- → What type of biscuits work best for this dish?
Refrigerated buttermilk biscuits that are soft yet sturdy hold the filling well and bake to a tender golden finish.
- → Can I use leftover chicken instead of rotisserie?
Yes, shredded leftover chicken absorbs the buffalo sauce nicely and blends well with the cheeses.
- → How do I prevent the filling from leaking during baking?
Flatten the biscuits thin and pinch edges firmly to seal the filling inside, ensuring minimal leakage.
- → What sauces complement these biscuits best?
Cool dressings like blue cheese or ranch provide a creamy contrast that balances the spicy buffalo glaze.
- → Can these be cooked using an air fryer?
Yes, arrange the filled biscuits in one layer, brush with buffalo sauce, and air fry at 350°F for 11-12 minutes until golden.
- → How can I adjust the spice level?
Reduce the buffalo sauce in the filling or on top before baking, or add extra cheese to soften the heat.